Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 December 1906 — Page 3

All I Ask is That YOU Investigate at My Expense My Knifeless Method Which Has Cured So Many Cases After Others Have Failed. DONT 00 BUND-VISION IS TOO PRECIOUS. X want to meet with, or hear from every man, woman or child afflicted with diseases of the eye. I don’t care who the person is or what their eye trouble may be, I will be able to convince them ABSOLUTELY FREE that my painless treatment will do more for them than any other method known to the profession. By this 1 do not mean there are not some isolated cases that cannot be cured, but I do mean to say emphatically that many and many difficult cases which ■■ in have been termed incurable by others have been permanently cured by my Absorption treatment. One of the things that lam ''rSjfA proud of is in the uninterrupted Mp- 'wit// successful career covering many IHk’ yv/ years, I have eliminated the nerUKw/C' W//////, cessity of using the dangerous and jßZjgtp/V • . yu/////// painful knife on the delicate eye, V/////// and there is hardly a day passes tbs I /////// hut what I make cures where othW/X7///A/ / ( y////// ers have advised that only au oper\Utß///f// / l V///// / . atlou would bring relief. My suc'Wf(//'/// .fuL \ Y////, ////. cess has not been brought about \Vu/r.IV// Y//// /////. hy a cure to-day and a failure to- / 'mill!// /'WWffKvy if///////// morrow, but it has been a uniform '/////, Jr///// /Ssifflmi&MlKw/ ////J success. Take for instance my 'S/yMOy J\l 111 ll?/r ff "" ,,fl /'/// treatment for Cataraot. which is //////////// one of the most dreadful and most ''////ZUfo. //r/////, obstinate troubles to deal with, ///duZpTK x'r //////// other oculists tell you it can ®nlv rf/f/(l// , /'//fi. _ / \ / ''////// be treated successfully by means ffuff! f(f[ \X\ | V / ////// of a dangerous operation. To-day ’vW/y/jWjMj/MKVS my treatment is prouonuced the ' IW/\l/7n&G/r//)\\ 1 * JWIwnTTSv/ only SURE knifeless treatment iMUiUlll>n/r//]fak. Vm 1 —known. And why? Because the I W N iar/////\ x\ I 'V////JY'/Ht\ oures have been so uniform. Had I fJ flHllfm///// \ \ \ '*/////llllw} I only cured a few cases now and t/J J Ini r\//// \ \»l V//// 111 /fin then, it would be said, “You might WflJlxl 11 lx (/// \ Yr V// ///j//m l bt< cured by Dr, Madison’s treatVIIIfi mill if/// \ 'll X i 111////» ment,” but it is the uniformity of til/// nkll \(f/l \ l\ \(/ /|/iv cures in the most difficult cases fill Im \'ff/ \ l\ V I. ’ln' that causes people to say, “You Ml Ito W'fh \ M l/i W can positively be cured by the '/ I if|K\ \\\/!i \ ’ wi / • Madison Absorption Method." 1 ID' \W \ v Take for itmanoe, these few tes- " 1 ' 1 I tlmouials taken at'random: Mrs. F.L. Wintermute, 121 Second AMERICA S MASTER OCULIST. St., Jackson, Mich., under date of (OOPYHIGHT«D) October 18, 1906, writes: “After having been repeatedly told that there was no cure for my cataracts except an operation, to-day my eyes are perfect by means of your knifeless home treatment. I have regained my vision in six months." Mr. C. W, Johnson, of Grand Detour, 111., in a recent letter said, in part: “1 deem it a pleasure, as well as a duty to mankind, to certify to the benefits received front using your home absorption treatment for cataracts. Mrs. Johnson was treated by many physicians. YOU CURED HER.” I personally devote my entire time and study to the Eye, and I assure my patients prospective patients my personal attention, even to the smallest details. No matter what you are suffering from—whether from Cataraot. Inflammation. Pannus, Ptosis, Optio Nerve Trouble, or In fact any affliction of the vision—l can successfully treat you. I guarantee a perfeet, permanent cure for Cross Eyes, whether it be internal or external strabismus, without the use of the kulfe, with absolutely no risk, pain or Inconvenience, without confining my patient to a dark room for a moment, or without the use of a single bandage. VISION IN LIFE-BLINDNESS IN OBLIVION. If you value your eyesight, no matter what your disease, no .'matter what your thought, invesligrate. It is not going to cost you any money to prove to your entire satisfaction that my treatment is all lolaim for it, for all I ask of you is to send me your name and address, no matter where you live, and 1 will send you FREE an 80-page booklet, illustrated in colors, which is a classic on diseases of the eye. I will tell you who I am, what I have accomplished, and will tell you in detail of the more common troubles, their causes, their effects and their cure. Also ther things of value to you. This is ail for the mere asktug. Can you afford to delay ? Write me today and relieve your mind. My office hours are from 10:00 a. m. until Sfllp.m: Sundays, from 9.00 a. m. to 11:00 a m, only. Special appointment, however, can be made by letter or wire. P, C, MADISON, M. D. fKK

Luck and a Woman

...By FRED MEERS...

Copvrlght, 1906, by P. C. Ecutmtnt

“Close it up soon if you can,” said the manager. “We have put some of our best men on the matter, but they can tell us nothing. If we do not man-, age to locate the cause of these robberies we might as well go out of business.” “I’ll do what I can,” promised Dan vers, “but If Symes and Taylor have given up the case I don’t see where 1 get off.” “Neither do I,” admitted the manager frankly, “except that you seem to have fools’ luck, and sometimes that is better than good detective Instinct.” Danvers bowed at the doubtful compliment and took himself off. There might be something in that luck theory. Since going to work for the burglary insurance people he had more than once stumbled against a clew that developed Into a conviction. But this promised to be a harder case than usual, and after he had Interviewed the watchmen who were on the

THB FAIR ÜBTtTRNBD, PUSHING BEFORE THEM A WHEELBARROW. night job and the men who had been working on the case it seemed hopeless. The burglary insurance Included the services of a night watchman and a burglar alarm system. Nothing seemed to be the matter with either of -these, and yet the block on Seaton place had been repeatedly robbed. Of late a special patrolman had been assigned to the block, and all night long he had tramped from one end of the short street to the other. Beaton

place was only a block long, a fashloaNßle residence block that offered rich returns to the men who had systematically looted the houses. None had seen them go in or out though strict watch had been kept. Once they had even placed a man in each back yard to make certain that no one could enter through the rear, and yet during that week of special precaution three of the houses had been robbed. The owners were of the ultra English set, who seldom came to town fnyn their country places until after the opera season set in, and already the company stood to lose the better part of Its capital in paying off its losses. Danvers, looking about for a coign of vantage, hit upon a theatrical boarding house at the rear of the block. Here he obtained a rear room, and for several nights he kept vigil. The moon was In its last quarter, and It was not always easy to keep watch, but he sat peering Into the dusk, looking to see some one Jump the line of fences and attack the houses from the rear. That entrance was effected from the rear he was certain, because the watch from the front was too strict to he evaded. It was the fifth night that, happening to look up, he perceived a shadow crossing the sky line of the houses. He rubbed his eyes that were drooping with sleep, but he still saw the shadow advancing toward the opposite roof. “They can’t have a flying machine,” he muttered to himself. “If they have it’s no wonder the boys couldn’t locate them. I guess I’ll go up on the roof and have a better look.” He stole out of the room and up the stairs to the roof. The trap was left open in pleasant weather to ventilate the stuffy halls, and as he climbed softly through the scuttle hole he almost lost his balance. Standing on the edge of the roof was a second mnn. and even as Danvers looked he stepped out over the edge of the roof and glided toward the opposite side. There was a third figure, a woman’s, and Danvers waited a moment to see If she, too, would essay walking upon the air, but she made no effort to follow her companion’s example, and at last the detective slipped through the opening and crept softly behind her. With a bound he was upon her and had dapped his hand over her mouth belSare she could make outcry. Even to the dim llghthe could recognize her as one of a tril&f acrobats he had noticed at the tames. More than once he had sought to attract her attention, for she was a remarkably pretty girl, but the two men with her resented even a look and kept such close guard over her that there had been no chance to make her acquaintance. “What are you up to?” he demanded roughly. “I am a detective.” “They thought you were,” she gasped as he raised his hand to permit her to reply. "Don’t let them catch me, will you? They have gone to rob the houses.” “But how?” he asked curiously. “They seem to walk on air.” "They used to be wire walkers," she explained; “but they tried tumbling afterward. They are walking on the telegraph wires.” “They won’t hold up,” he scoffed. "Yes, they will,” she persisted. “Qyep

one, you know. This gives just the right sag.” “Bat h;w do they bring the staff back?” he persisted. “Walt and you will see,” she cautioned. Danvers slipped behind a chimney, and presently the pair returned, pushing before them a wheelbarrow with a grooved wheel. One of them carried a Japanese umbrella painted black, with which he preserved their balance while the other pushed. They dumped their load on the roof and turned back. When they had disappeared down one of the scuttles on the other side Danvers stepped out again. “How long have you been with these men?” he demanded. “You don’t look like their sort.” “They were with a circus,” she explained. “I ran away with Jim; that’s the smaller one. He watches me so that I do not have a chance to get away from him.” “Is this a regular trick?” he demanded. She shook her head. “Business is bad this year. The boys can’t get work. They were fooling one night on the roof and found that the wire was strong enough to bear them. They used to carry mq. in the wheelbarrow in the show, ams they got the Idea of robbing the houses. They cut the alarm wire and can come and go as they please. When the men were watching they walked right over their heads.” “I’d like to get after them,” he said. “I could drive them down to the street where the j watchman Is.” “If you won’t tell I’ll take you,” she volunteered. “Don’t be afraid. I can do It” She caught up another parasol from the roof and spread It. “Ride pickaback,” she commanded. Danvers put his arms about her shoulders and raised bis feet clear. Slowly she adjusted her weight to the wire and began to make her way across. Somewhere he had read that It would not do to look down, so he shut his eyes and hung on. Once or twice the girl seemed to lose her balance aad for a moment worked the parasol violently while she regained It. Then she pressed on again, and at last, with a sigh, she stepped off the wire, and Danvers opened his eyes. They were on the farther side, and just beyond was the open scuttle. “Let me go back.” pleaded the girl. “They must not know that I helped you or they would kill me when you got out. You must never tell how you made the trip. Pretend that you saw them and climbed a fire escape. I am going to be gone by the time you get back to the house.” “But how can I reward you?” he questioned. She threw a glance at him. “I can get a divorce if Jim is convicted. My freedom is a rich reward.” She kissed her hand to him in imitation of the circus ring, and he watched with admiration as her lithe figure sped across the open. Then he dropped through the scuttle. “Bull luck, I suppose,” laughed the manager when Danvers reported the next morning. “Just that,” assented Danvers,” “bull luck—and a woman.” But he would not explain the latter part and the manager Imagined it to be the girl he married on the strength of his increased pay.

The First Photography.

It was In 1842 that John Draper, then a professor In the University of New York, made the first portrait photograph. The subject was Elizabeth Draper, his sister. Professor Draper had the Idea that in order to produce distinct facial outlines in photography It would he necessary to cover the countenance of the person photographed with flour. This seems a strange notion now, and It proved not to he a good one then, for all of Professor Draper’s early attempts were failures. Finally he left off the flour and then was quite successful. This so delighted him that he sent the picture to Sir William Hersehel, the eminent English astronomer. Sir William waß In turn delighted and made known Professor Draper’s success to the scientific men of Europe. He also sent Professor Draper a letter of acknowledgment and congratulation, which has been carefully preserved In the archives of the Draper family.

Testing Eggs For Freshness.

Dissolve two ounces of salt in a pint ft water and then place the egg to be tested In this liquid. A new laid egg will at mice sink to the bottom; an egg three days old will remain suspended about midway, and an egg that is five days old or more will float on the top of the solution. The vacuum In the shell Is the explanation of the varying actions of the egg. The larger it becomes owing to the evaporation of the contents through the shell the more easily the egg floats. Calling Cards:—loo engraved oards with plate for only #1.25 at The Democrat office. Call and see samples. Three papers a week for only $1.50 per year.— The Democrat every Saturday, with all the county news, and the Twice-a- Week St. Louis Republic, Mondays and Thursdays with all the general news of the world. Come in and see sample copies of both papers or ask for them and we will mail you sample copies. ' The Democrat carries at all times a fine line of linen and typewriter papers, abstracts and complaint backs, etc.

I' . j Toe underpinned having sold hie farm, wIU offer at public sale at hie residence, 10 miles Southeast of Rensselaer, 3 miles South of MeCoysburg, 7 miles West of Monon and 8 miles North of Wolcott, in Milroy Township, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., on Wednesday, Dee. 26,1906, 8 HEAD OF HORSES—Consisting of 1 Gray Norman Brood Mare, (In fgal); l Blaok general-purpose Horse; 1 bay driving Mare coming five years old; / 1 black Norman Filly, coming two years old; nOMa ~ 1 black Coach Filly, (MiCi wlill cora * llg two years old; 1 Bay Gelding, coming three years old; 1 Sorrel Mare, eight years old, (In foal); 1 Sucking Colt. 12 COWS A HEIFERS—AIT good, will be fresh in spring. Three now giving milk. 9 HEAD OF HOGSConsisting of 4 Fat Hogs, weighing from 175 to 500 pounds each; SSSSSSKIKSBf 1 Sow, with 3 Pigs; 1 Thorough-bred Poland China Boar. FARM IMPLEMENTS, WAGONS. ETC.CoDsisting of 1 McCormick Mower, good as new;l two-horse hay rake; 2 Cultivators, one a riding good as new; I Steel Harrow: 2 Breaking Plows; 1 Superior Wheat and Grass Drill; 1 Cider Mill; 2 Wagons; 1 Top Buggy, lOpen Buggy, 1 pair Hay Ladders: 2 Barrels Cider Vinegar; 300 shocks of Corn in field, (if not shredded before gale); 3 or 4 tons No. 1 Timothy Hay, in barn; 3 sets Work Harness; 1 set Single Harness; several hundred feet of Oak Lumber; a lotof Household and Kitchen Furniture, and numerous other articles, A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over 15.00, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for eash where entitled to credit. W. C. HUSTON. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. Q. Spitler, Clsrk. Hot Lnnsh on the grounds. Big Public Sale! The undersigned, about to remove to North Dakota, will offer at Publio Sale at his residence, on what is known as the John L.Bicknell farm, 8 miles South-west of Rensselaer and 4 miles East of Foresman, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., on Thursday, Dec. 27,1906, FOUR HEAD OF HORSES—Consisting of 1 a Bay Horse, eight years old, weighing 1350; 1 Brown ‘ J , old, weighing 1450 fin Bay * Mare, eleven y'rs old, weigh'g 1100; * 2 XsLjg 1 Black Mure.eleven years old, weighing 1100. 9 HEAD OF CATTLE—Consisting of 6 head of Milch Cows; 3 Heifers, three years old. Cows and Heifers in calf to pure bred Durham Bull. 24 HEAD OF HOGS-Con- \ sisting of 3 Broi d Sows; 2 ! fat Hogs; 19 head of Shoats, J weighing about 75pounds each FARM IMPLEMENTS, WAGONS, ETC.Consisting of 1 McCormick Binder; 1 Peering Mower; 1 Deering Corn Planter; 1 Spading Disk; 1 Riding Cultivator, with gopher attachment; 1 Walking Plow; 1 John Deere Riding Plow; 1 three-section Steel Harrow; I Seeder and Cart; 2 Farm Wagons; Hay Rack; 1 Carriage; 2 sets Work Harness; 6 bushels Seed Corn; 6 dozen Plymouth Rock Chickens; Household Goods, and other articles too numerous to meution. TERMS :—A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $5.00 with usual conditions : 6 per cent ofl for cash where entitled to credit. WILLIAM DUNN. Fred Phillips. Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler. Clerk. Hot lunch will be served on the grounds. BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will offer at Public Sale at his residence, 2 1-2 miles East of Foresman, 10 miles North east of Goodland. and II miles South-west of Rensselaer, in Jordan township, commencing at 10 o'clock a. in., on Wednesday, Jan. 2,1907. 12 HEAD OF RORSES—Consisting of 1 Brown Mare, weight about 1200; 1 Ray Mare, weigh about 1400; 1 Gray Mare, weight about 1600;1 Brown Horse, w|e ieh in g 1200; 1 Brown Horse, weighSorrel three 1 Roan Horse, three years old, weighing 1400; 1 Roan Horse, three years old. weighing |1200; 1 Pay Mare, coming three years old; 2 Mare Colts, and 1| Horse Colt, coming two years old. FIVE HEAD OF CATTLE-Coaslsting of 1 Red Cow, 1 Black Cow and 1 Spotted Cow—all to be fresh in the spring. 1 Red Cow and One Heifer, not in Calf. 4 HEAD OF SHOATS. weighing about 125 pounds each. FARM IMPLEMENTS, WAGONS, ETC.,— Consisting of 1 four-luch-tire Wagon, nearly new; 2 narrow-tire Wagons; 1 Top Buggy; 1 Deering Binder, good as new: 2 Riding Cultivators—one John Deere, one Moline; 1 Janesville Riding Plow; 1 Spader. 1 Disc; 1 18-ft. Harrow, nearly new;l Hay Rack; 1 Standard Mower; 1 Hay Rake, 1 End-gate Seeder; 1 Moline Corn Planter and 120 rods Cheek Wire; I hand Corn Sheller; 2 Scoop endgates; 4 Sets Double Harness and 1 Set Single Harness, and other articles too numerous to meution. A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $5.00 with usual conditions; 6 per eent off for eash when entitled to credit. HOWARD BURR. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk, Hot lunch will be served on the grounds. Mammoth Bronze Turkeys from Chicago, Indianapolis and Rensselaer; prize winning stook for sale. John Qwin, 3t. R-R-2, Rensselaer, Ind FOR SALE. Twenty-five Shropshire ewes and two rams. Hall V. Zimmerman, R. R. 3. Remington, Ind,

■ Ww ■ Ww lln La ' IS STILL ID THE FUMWURE *llO CARPET BUSINESS i RTHIS CHAIR | Golden Oak finished, i Leather Seat : Q1‘4.75 1 Worth $6.00 at any DON'T FOR6ET THE PLACE- j Opposite Public Square, Rensselaer, Ind.

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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF 1 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK I OF RENSSELAER. IND.. SEPT. 4. 1906. BKSOUKCEB. LIABILITIES. ? Loans $278.312 02 Capital Stock $30,000 00 U. S. and County Bonds... 15,900 00 Surplus and Profits 19,512 30 Bank Building 8,000 00 Circulating Notes.. 7.500 00 Cash and due from banks 112,199 53 Deposits 357,399 25 v $414,411 55 $414,411 55 «>wvwvw» Ol R ECTORS. A. PARKISON. JOHN M. WASSON. E. L. HOLLINQSWORTH, President. Vice-President. Cashier. JAMES T. RANDLE, (JEO. E. nURRAY. Fm Loans a specially 1 snare 01 lour nmae is solicited.

RENSSELAER LUMBER CO. in the Building Material Line and at the Lowest Possible Prices. Let us figure on your bill before placing it elsewhere. North of Depot. T»npi»oii no, 4. Rensselaer, Ind.